The Cyberbullying Issue (And What Teachers Can Do To Help)

By Katie Lepi

Cyberbullying poses a problem for students that teachers and parents often can’t help with – because they don’t always know. The internet (and mobile technologies) has brought bullying to a place outside the easy access of adults, who can’t intervene if they don’t know there’s a problem. With over 80% of teens using cell phones and social media sites, technology is connecting our students in ways they may be unable to escape.

The handy infographic below takes a look at some statistics about cyberbullying, along with some tips for both parents and educators. Keep reading to learn more.

Cyberbullying

Over 80% of teens use both cell phones and social media sites
1 in 6 teens are cyberbullied
16.2% of high school students have reported being bullied in the last year
Girls are cyberbullied two times as often as boys
White students are cyberbullied two times as often as black students
10th grade is typically the worst for cyberbullying
Bullying is illegal in every US state except for Montana
The state with the highest cyberbullying rate is New Hampshire, where 21.6% of teens report that they’ve been cyberbullied
Cyberbullying occurs less than offline bullying (16% vs 20%)
Students who are cyberbullied are more likely to commit suicide
Only 1 in 10 students who are cyberbullied reach out for help